[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 73 (Wednesday, May 22, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E871-E872]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 TRIBUTE TO AMERICO VESPUCCI NAPOLITANO

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                         HON. CHRISTOPHER SHAYS

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 22, 1996

  Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today as we enter the Memorial Day 
weekend to pay tribute to a truly great American, Americo Vespucci 
Napolitano. Nappy, as he is known by friends, served his country in 
Ireland, England, and Normandy as a member of General George Patton's 
3rd Army Division. He was awarded the Purple Heart after being wounded 
during a battle in Brez, France.
  Following his 6 years of service in the military, Nappy joined the 
U.S. Postal Service, where he was employed for 30 years.
  After moving from Bridgeport to Trumbull, CT, Nappy joined American 
Legion Post 141 in the mid 1950's. Since that time he has been a 
stalwart member of the Post and is personally responsible for 
spearheading many of the organization's initiatives over the years. 
Having held every major position in the Post, he served as Post 
Commander on six occasions. Nappy was responsible for starting the 
Salvation Army bell-ringing project, the American Legion baseball team 
and the college scholarship program, as well as the Post's academic and 
scouting awards programs.
  He is well-known as a tireless worker for his community and country 
and has given back to both in exemplary fashion over the years. He is a 
model for our youth and a symbol of that which is best in our country.
  It has been my pleasure to pay respect to this great American as the 
entire country prepares to remember all those who served our Nation in 
its times of need.

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                          THE MONTANA FREEMEN

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                        HON. ANDREW JACOBS, JR.

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 22, 1996

  Mr. JACOBS. Mr. Speaker, we now know that the so-called Freemen in 
Montana received huge amounts of free money from the Federal Government 
before they declared that our American Government is un-American. 
Typical.
  Spoil someone who is not in need and he'll be the first to hate you.
  These well-heeled welfare recipients, these somewhat citizens have 
misnamed themselves. They say they are Freemen, whereas in fact they 
are Freebeemen.
  For that matter, after a fair trial they might well be known by this 
name: Common old fashion criminals with a new twist on resisting 
arrest.

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